West Texans welcome visitors to the Cowboy Reunion
The American urges Stamford readers to attend the Texas Cowboy Reunion to lift spirits amid drought. The column notes resilience of West Texans, recalls past hardships, and encourages renewed courage as rains return. It also discusses newspaper advertising trends and the impact of Japanese textile competition on U.S. mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Texas
Japan
U. S
National Cotton Council
Pioneers on Parade at the 1941 Texas Cowboy Reunion
Stamford hosts the twelfth Texas Cowboy Reunion with a large turnout expected. Leadership includes J Ellison Carroll W H Warren and W G Swenson guiding rodeo events and festivities. Grand parade at 11 a m July 3 features Hardin Simmons Cowboy Band with hundreds of contestants and sponsor roles expanding for 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Texas Cowboy Reunion
J. Ellison Carroll
Big Lake
Texas Cowboy Reunion Association
Texas
W. H. Warren
Hockley
American Quarter Horse Association
W. G
Bill) Swenson
Texas Cowboy Reunion, Inc
Lee Walker
Betty Jane Blackwell
Almus Blackwell
West
Texas Cowboy Reunion Opens Second Annual Celebration
Crowds from Stamford and across Texas and beyond fill streets for the Texas Cowboy Reunion parade amid cowponies, band music, and renewed excitement. Entries for rodeo contests top 80 as pioneer cattlemen register. official opening honors go to Stamford city events with remarks from local leaders and an exhibit of pioneer relics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford American
Texas Cowboy
Stamford
Texas
Maine
City Auditorium
West Texas Utilities Company
Col
R. L. Penick
Oldtime
Cattlemen's
Stamford Firemen
Dick Rowland
J. K. Brady
W. J. Bryan
Abilene
W. G. Swenson
Texas Cowboy Reunion, Inc
R. A. Bible
W. J. Bule
Exchange Club
Cameron Beam
T. R. Tinsley
Rev. M. B. Harris
L. Compton
Anson
Jones County
Feed and Seed Loan Office
St. Louis
Texas Court Faces Ballot Battle on Rights Referendum
A court battle looms over placing the states rights referendum questions on Democratic primary ballots with Harris and Bexar counties resisting. Attorney General Shepperd says ballot placement is mandatory, while state officials seek April certification after 153,000 voters petitioned. The questions cover school integration, intermarriage, and interracial matters amid county committee opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vern Sanford
Texas Press Association
Austin
Harris
Bexar
John Ben Shepperd
Jefferson County
Old Philosopher Questions World Prosperity Idea
An editor's note relays the Old Philosopher on Paint Creek arguing that nationwide and global prosperity may be unrealistic. He urges others to enjoy prosperity now, noting his farm thrives through cycles of good and bad times and that individuals should use their resources without waiting for universal wealth. Also included are regional notes on cotton production, a health engineer honored, and planned Big Bend Park improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson Grass
Paint Creek
United States
U. S
John C. White
Rio Grande Valley
Austin
Alice
W. M. Ehlers
Division of Santory Engineering
State Health Department
Texas Society of Professional Engineers
National Park Service
Big Bend National Park
Stamford Leader merges with Ameren in 1924 notice
Public notice states the Stamford Leader consolidates with Ameren effective July 1 1924 and publication moves to Stamford Texas. It lists postal and legal details including second class matter at the Stamford port office and weekly publication on Thursdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koterea
Stamford
Texas
East Hamilton Street
Circus in Baker's Backyard Adopts Five Pins
In a neighborhood tale from 1956, Junior Joe Marsh and friends stage a backyard circus with ads offering admission in pins and cents. Mrs. Baker objects to the five cent price, proposing five pins instead, prompting a lesson on letting others have their choice and sharing beverage options for fair play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Baker
Junior
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Fort Worth
Bureau of Advertising
Pioneers On Parade
Henry A. Holle
Brownsville
Matamoros
Panama
Mexico
Gulf Coast
C. H. Cavness
The
Insurance Commission
Commission
State Parks Board
Andrew M Howsley
Chicago
Howard Carney
Atlanta
Frei Harvey Co
Atlanta State Park
Eisenhower State Park
Lake Texoma
Inks Lake
Carney
State Highway Commission
Dallas
F. H Thornton Jr
Drouth
Allan Shivers
Shivers
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
State Welfare Department
Karnes
Jim Wells
Wilson
Goliad
Frio
Live Oak
McMullen
Atascoss
Gonzales
Bee
Dallas Fort Worth
Texas Turnpike Authority
U.S. Public Health Service
Texas Law Enforcement Foundation
Railroad Commission
Washington
Ameren
Leet
Soelatding Jones
Joe Marsh
United States Brewers Foundation
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